Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $33.84 | 12.387% | $38.0318 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
Purchase #2 | $87.87 | 11.668% | $98.1227 | $98.12 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
Purchase #3 | $180.86 | 10.794% | $200.382 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #4 | $173.48 | 9.739% | $190.3752 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
Purchase #5 | $113.60 | 4.647% | $118.879 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
Purchase #6 | $169.85 | 6.255% | $180.4741 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
Purchase #7 | $10.49 | 13.458% | $11.9017 | $11.90 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $769.99 | $838.1665 | $838.16 | $838.20 | $838.20 |